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19th Century Classical Bronze Draped Female Sculpture, Signed Delafortaine
19th Century Classical Bronze Draped Female Sculpture, Signed Delafortaine

19th Century Classical Bronze Draped Female Sculpture, Signed Delafortaine

By AUGUST MAXIMILIEN DELAFONTAINE

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Patinated cast bronze classical female bronze figure of a draped woman, signed Delafontaine.

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Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Napoleonic Patinated and Gilt Bronze Centerpiece by Auguste Delafontaine
Napoleonic Patinated and Gilt Bronze Centerpiece by Auguste Delafontaine

Napoleonic Patinated and Gilt Bronze Centerpiece by Auguste Delafontaine

By AUGUST MAXIMILIEN DELAFONTAINE

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This extraordinary late 19th-century French patinated and gilt bronze centerpiece in the Napoleonic style, by Auguste Maximilien Delafontaine, is a tour-de-force of sculptural bronze...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Bronze

Pair Of Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze Sconces Attributed to Delafontaine
Pair Of Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze Sconces Attributed to Delafontaine

Pair Of Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze Sconces Attributed to Delafontaine

By AUGUST MAXIMILIEN DELAFONTAINE

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Pair Of Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze Sconces Attributed to Delafontaine Dimensions : 29" Tall X 15" Wide This pair of sconces were made in France in the Louis XV style and...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Patinated Bronze Models of the Townley Vase Cast by Delafontaine
Pair of Patinated Bronze Models of the Townley Vase Cast by Delafontaine

Pair of Patinated Bronze Models of the Townley Vase Cast by Delafontaine

By AUGUST MAXIMILIEN DELAFONTAINE

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

The bronze stamped to the underside ‘AD’ for Auguste-Maximillian Delafontaine.

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Antique 19th Century French Classical Roman Vases

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Bronze

A. Delafontaine & H. Cahieux Neo-Greek «Cupid» Chandelier, France, circa 1850
A. Delafontaine & H. Cahieux Neo-Greek «Cupid» Chandelier, France, circa 1850

A. Delafontaine & H. Cahieux Neo-Greek «Cupid» Chandelier, France, circa 1850

By Auguste Delafontaine, Henry Cahieux

Located in PARIS, FR

His succession in the firm was assured by Louis-Constant Sevin (1821-1888) with great success. A bronze factory existed in the 18th century, directed by Jean-Baptiste Maximilien Del...

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Antique 1850s French Greek Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock by Delafontaine
Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock by Delafontaine

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock by Delafontaine

Located in London, GB

The acclaimed French bronze foundry, Delafontaine, created this remarkable mantel clock.

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Rare 19th Century Solid Bronze Candlesticks August Maximilien Delafontaine, Pair
Rare 19th Century Solid Bronze Candlesticks August Maximilien Delafontaine, Pair

Rare 19th Century Solid Bronze Candlesticks August Maximilien Delafontaine, Pair

$932Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 11.42 in W 4.53 in D 3.94 in

Rare 19th Century Solid Bronze Candlesticks August Maximilien Delafontaine, Pair

Located in GB

Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer for sale this simply stunning pair of solid bronze candlesticks after Auguste-Maximilien Delafontaine The pair of candelabrum stand o...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Candleholders and Candelabra

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Bronze

Animal Bronze Henri Alfred Jacquemart  Hound and Tortoise Auguste Delafontaine
Animal Bronze Henri Alfred Jacquemart  Hound and Tortoise Auguste Delafontaine

Animal Bronze Henri Alfred Jacquemart Hound and Tortoise Auguste Delafontaine

By Henri Alfred Marie Jacquemart

Located in Lausanne, CH

A fine mid-19th Century French bronze "Chien et Tortue", depicting a hound observing a tortoise with an inquisitive look.

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Antique 1860s French Louis Philippe Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Ornate Figural Bronze Clock By Delafontaine of Paris
Late 19th Century Ornate Figural Bronze Clock By Delafontaine of Paris

Late 19th Century Ornate Figural Bronze Clock By Delafontaine of Paris

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This 19th century French bronze mantel clock by Delafontaine is decidedly the latter.

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Pair of French Empire Revival Gilt & Patinated Bronze Candelabras
Pair of French Empire Revival Gilt & Patinated Bronze Candelabras

Pair of French Empire Revival Gilt & Patinated Bronze Candelabras

By AUGUST MAXIMILIEN DELAFONTAINE

Located in Victoria, BC

This beautiful pair of gilt and patinated bronze two-light candelabras represents the fine metalwork of the Delafontaine dynasty—one of the most distinguished foundry families in 18t...

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Antique 1850s French Candelabras

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Bronze

Rare Antique French Gilt Bronze Occasional Table Auguste Maximilien Delafontaine
Rare Antique French Gilt Bronze Occasional Table Auguste Maximilien Delafontaine

Rare Antique French Gilt Bronze Occasional Table Auguste Maximilien Delafontaine

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, highly decorative antique 19th century tulipwood, burr walnut ebonised and marquetry inlaid centre table with gold gilt bronze rams he...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Side Tables

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Tulipwood, Walnut

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze Lidded Urns
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze Lidded Urns

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze Lidded Urns

By AUGUST MAXIMILIEN DELAFONTAINE

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze lidded urns, attributed to Auguste-Maximilien Delafontaine.

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Urns

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Bronze

Rare Bronze Sculpture of “Arab on Camel” by Antoine-Louis Barye circa 1880
Rare Bronze Sculpture of “Arab on Camel” by Antoine-Louis Barye circa 1880

Rare Bronze Sculpture of “Arab on Camel” by Antoine-Louis Barye circa 1880

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Shippensburg, PA

CAM5 * "Founders and Editors of the Barye Bronzes", J.G. Reinis, 2007, p. 85-89 [discussion of Auguste Delafontaine's role in casting Barye's bronzes], p. 87 f. 43 [present sculpture...

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

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French Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry 19th Century Napoleon III Period Stamped AD
French Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry 19th Century Napoleon III Period Stamped AD

French Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry 19th Century Napoleon III Period Stamped AD

By Auguste Delafontaine

Located in Manduel, FR

Furniture two doors in Boulle marquetry "à la Reine" period Napoleon III - Perfect condition. Bronzes marked "AD" Auguste Delafontaine.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

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Brass

Huge Palace Mantel Clock, Ormolu & Patined Bronze, 29"H, 19th Century
Huge Palace Mantel Clock, Ormolu & Patined Bronze, 29"H, 19th Century

Huge Palace Mantel Clock, Ormolu & Patined Bronze, 29"H, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A palace size French Napoleon III Ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, signed on the dial "Delafontaine Fab de Bronze" clock maker (1812-1890), with seated classical figures sur...

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Frances August - Maximilien Delafontaine "Heron with Snake" ormolu candelabra
Frances August - Maximilien Delafontaine "Heron with Snake" ormolu candelabra

Frances August - Maximilien Delafontaine "Heron with Snake" ormolu candelabra

By AUGUST MAXIMILIEN DELAFONTAINE

Located in Valladolid, ES

The Delafontaine Factory enjoyed great popularity and became one of the leading producers of decorative bronze art.

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Candelabras

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Ormolu

Bronze Group Dancers after Bacchus by Auguste-Maximilien Delafontaine
Bronze Group Dancers after Bacchus by Auguste-Maximilien Delafontaine

Bronze Group Dancers after Bacchus by Auguste-Maximilien Delafontaine

By Auguste Delafontaine

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of patinated bronze statues featuring two dancers from the procession of Bacchus (Dionysus), the god of wine, drunkenness, excess, and nature in Greco-Roman mythology.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

French Antique Bronze Sculpture "Arab Rider on Camel” by Barye & Delafontaine
French Antique Bronze Sculpture "Arab Rider on Camel” by Barye & Delafontaine

French Antique Bronze Sculpture "Arab Rider on Camel” by Barye & Delafontaine

By Antoine-Louis Barye, Auguste Delafontaine

Located in Shippensburg, PA

CAM5 "Founders and Editors of the Barye Bronzes", J.G. Reinis, 2007, p. 85-89 [discussion of Auguste Delafontaine's role in casting Barye's bronzes], p. 87 f. 43 [present sculpture ...

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Pair French Roman Bronze Townley Urns Vases Black Marble Grand Tour 19Ct
Antique Pair French Roman Bronze Townley Urns Vases Black Marble Grand Tour 19Ct

Antique Pair French Roman Bronze Townley Urns Vases Black Marble Grand Tour 19Ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Pair of Grand Tour French Heavy Gauge Patinated Bronze Townley Urns of compact proportions and outstanding quality, after a model by Delafontaine Bronze Foundry 1750-1820.

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Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Urns

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of "Etruscan Art" by Victor Simyan, circa 1870
French Antique Bronze Sculpture of "Etruscan Art" by Victor Simyan, circa 1870

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of "Etruscan Art" by Victor Simyan, circa 1870

By Auguste Delafontaine

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Originally exhibited in plaster at the Salon of 1857 (no. 3102), it was again exhibited at the Salon of 1861 (no. 3616) in marble with the title L'Art Étrusque. The original was acqu...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Lion au Serpent No. 3” French Bronze Sculpture by Barye & Delafontaine
"Lion au Serpent No. 3” French Bronze Sculpture by Barye & Delafontaine

"Lion au Serpent No. 3” French Bronze Sculpture by Barye & Delafontaine

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A54 The Animaliers, James Mackay, p. 20-38 The Barye Bronzes: A Catalogue Raisonne, Stuart Pivar, f. A40 Bronze Sculpture of “Les Animaliers”, Jane Horswell, p. 5-80, present example...

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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clock by Delafontaine of Paris
19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clock by Delafontaine of Paris

19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clock by Delafontaine of Paris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive and very fine quality mantel Louis XVI style clock, 28 by 26 by 12 1/2 inches, by Delafontaine of Paris with movement by Honore Pons.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Hound and Tortoise” by Alfred Jacquemart
French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Hound and Tortoise” by Alfred Jacquemart

French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Hound and Tortoise” by Alfred Jacquemart

By Auguste Delafontaine, Henri Alfred Marie Jacquemart

Located in Shippensburg, PA

HENRI ALFRED JACQUEMART French, 1824-1896 "The Hound and the Tortoise" Patinated sand-cast bronze Cast circa 1895 Signed in base "A. JACQUEMART" cold-stamped "DELEFONTAINE" on b...

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Gorgeous Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Cabinet Signed D.A., France, 19th Century
Gorgeous Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Cabinet Signed D.A., France, 19th Century

Gorgeous Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Cabinet Signed D.A., France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle, Auguste Delafontaine

Located in Paris, FR

White Carrara marble top, mahogany interior with two shelves inlaid with fillets on the edge. The bronzes are signed by Delafontaine Auguste, famous manufacturer known and referenc...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

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Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Boulle Style Wdgewood Cabinet, France, 1870
Napoleon III Boulle Style Wdgewood Cabinet, France, 1870

Napoleon III Boulle Style Wdgewood Cabinet, France, 1870

By André-Charles Boulle, Auguste Delafontaine, Wedgewood

Located in Paris, FR

Top in Aleppo Black Marble, interior in mohagany with 2 shelves. The Bronzes are signed by Auguste Delafontaine (AD).

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Sideboards

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Brass, Bronze

French Pietra Dura and Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock
French Pietra Dura and Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock

French Pietra Dura and Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock

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H 16.25 in W 9.5 in D 6.25 in

French Pietra Dura and Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

A very fine quality 19 century French Pietra Dura and Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with silvered bronze putti handles at the top. signed DELAFONTAINE FT DE BRONZES PARIS

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Stone, Bronze

Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures of Male Dancers Signed Duret and Delafontaine
Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures of Male Dancers Signed Duret and Delafontaine

Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures of Male Dancers Signed Duret and Delafontaine

By François-Joseph Duret

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of patinated bronze figures of male dancers signed Duret, Neapolitan fisher dancing the Tarantella, 1833 and Delafontaine.

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Early 20th Century Baroque Figurative Sculptures

19th Century “Hound and Tortoise” Bronze Sculpture by Alfred Jacquemart
19th Century “Hound and Tortoise” Bronze Sculpture by Alfred Jacquemart

19th Century “Hound and Tortoise” Bronze Sculpture by Alfred Jacquemart

By Auguste Delafontaine, Henri Alfred Marie Jacquemart

Located in Shippensburg, PA

HENRI ALFRED JACQUEMART French, 1824-1896 "The Hound and the Tortoise" Patinated sand-cast bronze Cast circa 1895 Signed in base "A. JACQUEMART" cold-stamped "DELAFONTAINE" on b...

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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Napoleon III period marble, silvered and gilt bronze clock set
Napoleon III period marble, silvered and gilt bronze clock set

Napoleon III period marble, silvered and gilt bronze clock set

Located in London, GB

The clock signed Gauffroy Dechaume and the bronze marked AD for Auguste Delafontaine Clock height 45cm, width 31cm, depth 21cm, candelabra height 28cm, width 14.5cm, depth 10.5cm ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Auguste-maximilien Delafontaine Large Pair Of Candelabra In Bronze
Auguste-maximilien Delafontaine Large Pair Of Candelabra In Bronze

Auguste-maximilien Delafontaine Large Pair Of Candelabra In Bronze

By AUGUST MAXIMILIEN DELAFONTAINE

Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR

Auguste-Maximilien Delafontaine (1813-1892) Large pair of bronze candelabra with brown and gold patina.

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Antique 19th Century French Medieval Candelabras

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Bronze

Furniture with Seven Drawers in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III Period Stamped
Furniture with Seven Drawers in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III Period Stamped

Furniture with Seven Drawers in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III Period Stamped

By Auguste Delafontaine

Located in Manduel, FR

Founded in the last third of the eighteenth century by Jean-Baptiste Delafontaine (1750-1820), this remarkable bronze manufactory will run between 1818 and 1840, with Pierre-Maximili...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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Located in Lambertville, NJ

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of delafontaine bronze on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bronze, metal and brass. There are many kinds of the piece of delafontaine bronze you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of delafontaine bronze made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. Auguste Delafontaine, Antoine-Louis Barye and AUGUST MAXIMILIEN DELAFONTAINE each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of delafontaine bronze that is worth considering.

How Much is a Delafontaine Bronze?

Prices for a piece of delafontaine bronze start at $1,181 and top out at $20,866 with the average selling for $6,100.